Progress Schools - Tees Valley vs Whale Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 704 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Progress Schools - Tees Valley
Eston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
18 students
Whale Hill Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Progress Schools - Tees Valley Eston, North East | Whale Hill Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #166 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #3233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 18 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 461 |
| Free school meals | – | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 36% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eston | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.progress-schools.co.uk | www.whalehillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whale Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 2.2).
- •Whale Hill Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 18.
- •Progress Schools - Tees Valley is a independent school while Whale Hill Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Progress Schools - Tees Valley better than Whale Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whale Hill Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 2.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Progress Schools - Tees Valley and Whale Hill Primary School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Eston and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Progress Schools - Tees Valley: 18. Whale Hill Primary School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Progress Schools - Tees Valley and Whale Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Progress Schools - Tees Valley is unranked and Whale Hill Primary School is 166th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).